November
22
2024
A Crisis Decades in the Making
Every individual experience and story of homelessness is different – maybe it’s a job loss, a mental illness, rent going up by $100, or a global pandemic. Their situation will define the steps the person or their support worker takes to find housing again. At the same time, their crisis takes place within a broader […]
August
05
2024
3 Myths About Shelters
A Year of Data from Siloam Mission’s Shelter At Siloam Mission, we care deeply about the people who come through our doors. But there are many misconceptions about who uses our shelter and for how long. We’ve noticed three myths about shelters that may create potential misunderstandings and affect important decisions and processes: People stay […]
August
05
2024
A Forever Home
A Winnipeg without chronic homelessness is only possible with available, affordable, and appropriate housing. With only 3 social housing units for every 20 people in need, Winnipeg is critically short of affordable housing. Siloam’s Housing Strategy aims to play a part in meeting that need by creating 700-1000 social housing units over the next decade. […]
August
05
2024
Unsung Heroes of the Drop In
At Siloam, every housing journey begins with hope. Our Drop In is where the journey of hope and transition begins for hundreds. Here, individuals can access not just warm meals, clothing, and other essential resources, but also a supportive community that offers understanding and compassion, thanks to our dedicated staff and volunteers, like Dave. Dave […]
May
15
2024
Creating an Impact
Legacy giving, sometimes called planned giving, is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a gift that is planned for and added to someone’s will. There are several reasons that someone might consider leaving a charitable gift in their will. Here’s Jo’s story. Jo always used to drive past Siloam regularly and didn’t think anything of […]
Tags: legacy, legacy gift
May
14
2024
A Fresh Haircut Brings a New Beginning
Getting a haircut may seem routine to many of us, but for those experiencing homelessness, it’s often a luxury when they’re trying to meet basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing. At Siloam Mission, our community hair salon offers more than just a trim. It’s a place of compassion, made entirely possible by our gracious […]
Tags: haircuts, heartwarming, Volunteer
May
14
2024
Connections, Intentions, and Practices
Siloam Mission has served people experiencing poverty and homelessness in Winnipeg since 1987. What began as a humble soup kitchen offering meals has evolved into a full range of programs and services, including access to Indigenous teachings and practices for those who seek them. At the heart of our community wellness initiatives stands Christine Vanagas, […]
May
14
2024
A Place to Call Home
On a sunny day in March, moving trucks made their way down Roblin Avenue. Their destination? Siloam Mission’s newest Supportive Housing Residence. For many, this wasn’t just a relocation- it was the promise of a fresh beginning. As a housing-first organization, Siloam Mission understands that homelessness can stem from various causes. Yet, research consistently shows […]
Tags: Community, housing, newsletter
March
01
2024
Housing Wanted: Unraveling the Housing Crisis
Housing, affordability, and, more often, the lack of both of these things, were topics of discussion for much of the past year. Canada is in the midst of a housing crisis, but what does that look like here in Winnipeg? Housing and Homelessness in Winnipeg – a whole bunch of numbers We need to start […]
Tags: context, housing, information
February
15
2024
Picking up Steam
Social Enterprise takes on new external clients thanks to donors Siloam Mission’s Laundry Service soared in 2023, taking on new external clients and employing even more people experiencing homelessness. This year marks our fifth year of the social enterprise, and we have come a long way. In 2019, the program started by doing Siloam’s linens […]
Tags: donation, Industrial Metals, laundry, Siloam Laundry Service, SLS